Matthew 17:15

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.

Complete Jewish Bible:

and said, "Sir, have mercy on my son, because he is an epileptic and has such terrible fits that he often falls into the fire or into the water.

Berean Standard Bible:

“Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and is suffering terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water.

American Standard Version:

Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is epileptic, and suffereth grievously; for oft-times he falleth into the fire, and oft-times into the water.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Lord^{G2962}, have mercy^{G1653} on my^{G3450} son^{G5207}: for^{G3754} he is lunatick^{G4583}, and^{G2532} sore^{G2560} vexed^{G3958}: for^{G1063} ofttimes^{G4178} he falleth^{G4098} into^{G1519} the fire^{G4442}, and^{G2532} oft^{G4178} into^{G1519} the water^{G5204}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Matthew 4:24

And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.

Luke 9:38

And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child.

Luke 9:42

And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare [him]. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.

Mark 9:17

And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;

Mark 9:18

And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not.

Mark 5:22

And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,

Mark 5:23

And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: [I pray thee], come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.

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Commentary for Matthew 17:15

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

Strong's Number: G2962
There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κύριος
Transliteration: kýrios
Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.
Strong's Number: G1653
There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐλεέω
Transliteration: eleéō
Pronunciation: el-eh-eh'-o
Description: from ἔλεος; to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace):--have compassion (pity on), have (obtain, receive, shew) mercy (on).
Strong's Number: G3450
There are 471 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μοῦ
Transliteration: moû
Pronunciation: moo
Description: the simpler form of ἐμοῦ; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my.
Strong's Number: G5207
There are 348 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: υἱός
Transliteration: huiós
Pronunciation: hwee-os'
Description: apparently a primary word; a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship:--child, foal, son.
Strong's Number: G3754
There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅτι
Transliteration: hóti
Pronunciation: hot'-ee
Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Strong's Number: G4583
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σεληνιάζομαι
Transliteration: selēniázomai
Pronunciation: sel-ay-nee-ad'-zom-ahee
Description: middle voice or passive from a presumed derivative of σελήνη; to be moon-struck, i.e. crazy:--be a lunatic.
Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Strong's Number: G2560
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κακῶς
Transliteration: kakōs
Pronunciation: kak-oce'
Description: from κακός; badly (physically or morally):--amiss, diseased, evil, grievously, miserably, sick, sore.
Strong's Number: G3958
There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πάσχω
Transliteration: páschō
Pronunciation: pen'-tho
Description: apparently a primary verb; to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful):--feel, passion, suffer, vex.
Strong's Number: G1063
There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γάρ
Transliteration: gár
Pronunciation: gar
Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Strong's Number: G4178
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πολλάκις
Transliteration: pollákis
Pronunciation: pol-lak'-is
Description: multiplicative adverb from πολύς; many times, i.e. frequently:--oft(-en, -entimes, -times).
Strong's Number: G4098
There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πίπτω
Transliteration: píptō
Pronunciation: pet'-o
Description: probably akin to πέτομαι through the idea of alighting; to fall (literally or figuratively):--fail, fall (down), light on.
Strong's Number: G1519
There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Strong's Number: G4442
There are 73 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πῦρ
Transliteration: pŷr
Pronunciation: poor
Description: a primary word; "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning):--fiery, fire.
Strong's Number: G5204
There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὕδωρ
Transliteration: hýdōr
Pronunciation: hoo'-dat-os
Description: from the base of ὑετός; water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively:--water.

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